Page 58 - Christie's Hong Kong May 31, 2017 Adorning The KIngs Jades

2741

A JADE ‘DRAGON’ BELT HOOK

HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)

The curved shaft is carved in high relief with a sinuous chilong , terminating at an upturned
dragon head. The semi-translucent stone is of a pale greyish tone with some areas of russet
inclusions and calcification.
5 Ω in. (14 cm.) long, box

HK$280,000-400,000US$37,000-52,000

PROVENANCE

Acquired in Hong Kong in 1998
漢 玉螭龍紋帶鉤
來源
1998 年購於香港

2742

A GREY AND RUSSET JADE CYLINDER

WARRING STATES PERIOD (475-221 BC)

The cylinder is carved to the sides in relief with c-shape spirals between narrow ridged
borders. The semi-translucent stone is of a grey tone with dark russet veins and inclusions.
2 Ω in. (6.5 cm.) long

HK$100,000-150,000US$13,000-19,000

PROVENANCE

Acquired in Hong Kong in 1997
戰國 玉穀紋管形飾
來源
1997 年購於香港

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